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- 1. Why There's No Space for Self-Pity in Your Life
- Self-pity is destructive. Feeling bad for ourselves makes a bad situation worse, and the longer we linger in self-pity, the longer the situation lasts. In fact, we often sabotage our own success when we ...
- Created on 22 June 2021
- 2. Spirit-Filled Pastor: What It Really Means to Be a Disciple of Christ
- I have spent the majority of the years of my adult life plumbing the depths of what it means to be a disciple of Jesus Christ. I crave to be more than just a nominal Christian whose only concern is eternity. ...
- Created on 18 June 2021
- 3. Why This Kingdom Leader Says We Must Restore America's Christian Foundations
- It was every believing parent's nightmare—and every teen's as well: a school assembly in which not only was sex discussed in the most explicit of terms, but one parent stood up and confronted the presenter ...
- Created on 05 May 2021
- 4. Why Retirement May Not Be the Best Option for Pastors
- The other day I walked into a Walmart to make my quick purchase. Shopping is not my favorite thing to do. There was an elderly man standing at the door greeting me as I entered the store. I thanked him ...
- Created on 31 March 2021
- 5. How Christians Have Survived Turbulent Times in History and Will Continue to Do So ...
- In the months since the 2020 election, there has been unease among the body of Christ; Christians have wondered how the results of a contested and vicious election would affect our ability to worship and ...
- Created on 04 March 2021
- 6. In Today's Progressive Culture, Are You a Thermometer or a Thermostat?
- ... tude or progressive perspectives of our day. A thermostat sets the temperature in a room. It changes the atmosphere and dictates the culture. Christians are called to be change agents. We are called n ...
- Created on 23 February 2021
- 7. Why God's Infinite Goodness Toward You Never Changes
- "The Lord also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble. Those who know Your name will put their trust in You, for You, Lord, have not forsaken those who seek You" (Ps. 9:9–10). ...
- Created on 18 February 2021
- 8. Holy Spirit Extends Invitation to Believers to 'Kick It up a Notch'
- The entertainment-driven church calculates success as attendance + programs + offerings x short attention span. Now in a COVID-19 era, the church calculates survival as viewers + offerings x short attention ...
- Created on 11 January 2021
- 9. What the Christmas Story Teaches Believers About God's Timing
- Like many of you, I've read and preached the Christmas story many times in my life. But a few years ago, I noticed something that I had missed for most of my life. God's timetable is all over the Christmas ...
- Created on 09 December 2020
- 10. Why Christians Must Choose Courage Over Offense Right Now ...
- Almost everywhere we look, we see conflict, hostility and offense. Right now, it seems as though people are hunting for things that will offend them. The offense comes easily and quickly, consuming our ...
- Created on 30 June 2020
- 11. Why Accountability Remains Paramount for Christian Leaders
- The best way to impact anything is to impact the leader. —David Holly Accountability: an obligation or willingness to accept responsibility or to account for one's actions. Today, if you want to grow, ...
- Created on 06 May 2020
- 12. Radical Revolution: Taking Authority Over Demonic Spirits in the Middle East
- ... an is already economically weak and is growing more desperate by the day. Iran has also become more vulnerable because it shot down Kyiv-bound Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 in January. Christ ...
- Created on 21 April 2020
- 13. 5 Ways to Deal With Uncommitted Church Members
- A frequent comment I get from pastors and other church leaders often goes like this statement: "If all our members who attend regularly or sporadically showed up at the same time, our worship center would ...
- Created on 21 April 2020
- 14. IHOP Worship Leader: How to Kick Insecurity Out of Your Life Forever
- Surveys have shown that some people fear public speaking more than death. Have you ever noticed the amount of time and effort people spend trying to combat fear, nervousness and self-doubt? From meditation ...
- Created on 11 March 2020
- 15. 8 Reasons Churches Allow Immature Believers to Lead
- Have you ever thought about the difference between a "baby believer" and a "believer who's a baby" in a local church? I've previously written about the differences, and I'm concerned that too many "believers ...
- Created on 06 February 2020
- 16. Why Christian Leaders Must Cling to These Biblical Standards Now More Than Ever
- ... hn 5:25, Luke 9:60 and Ephesians 2:1-3.) Principle: I can't tell you how many Christians I know of who think nothing of going out and partying with the world—getting drunk, listening to ungodly music, gamb ...
- Created on 03 January 2020
- 17. Rick Warren: Why Every Pastor Must Empower and Release Leaders
- I know my leadership style. I'm a big-picture, vision-casting leader. The details, frankly, don't hold much appeal to me. By itself, my leadership style wouldn't accomplish much. But surrounded by staff ...
- Created on 26 December 2019
- 18. Why Christmas Is the Solution—Not the Problem—to Your Dark Struggle
- We're in the season of the year when dark days come with regularity. As we approach the winter solstice on Dec. 21, we'll see the sun less and less each day. I think it's fascinating that Christmas pierces ...
- Created on 12 December 2019
- 19. Which Should You Focus On: Generosity or Collaboration?
- I am struggling today to decide which to focus on—generosity or collaboration. Earlier this week, we heard from Bill High and Dan Baker about generosity and how their two organizations—Helping Hands Charities ...
- Created on 10 December 2019
- 20. Believers Refuse Jesus When They Refuse This Kingdom Virtue
- "Hope" is a four-letter word that often confounds. It is meant to encourage, but is certainly a challenge to embrace. Where does hope come from? Can hope be bought or sold? How can just four letters make ...
- Created on 17 October 2019
